Starting right, Best practices, Fun things to do – HP ENVY m6-1148ca Notebook PC User Manual
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Starting right
This computer is a powerful tool designed to enhance your work and entertainment. To get the most
out of your computer, read this chapter to learn about best practices after setup, fun things to do with
your computer, and where to go to get more HP resources.
Best practices
To protect your smart investment, after you set up and register the computer, we recommend the
following steps:
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Take a minute to browse the printed Windows 8 Basics guide to explore the new Windows®
features.
TIP:
To quickly return to the computer Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop,
press the Windows logo key
on your keyboard. Pressing the Windows logo key again will
return you to the previous screen.
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If you haven’t already done so, connect to a wired or wireless network. See details in
.
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Become familiar with the computer hardware and software. Go to
and
Enjoying entertainment features on page 21
for information.
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Update or purchase antivirus software. Learn more at
Using antivirus software on page 65
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Back up your hard drive by creating recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. See
restoring, and recovering on page 70
.
Fun things to do
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You know that you can watch a YouTube video on the computer. But did you know that you can
also connect your computer to a TV or gaming console? For more information, see
an HDMI TV or monitor on page 25
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You know you can listen to music on the computer. But did you know that you can also stream
live radio to the computer and listen to music or talk radio from all over the world? See
.
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You know you can create a powerful presentation with Microsoft applications. But did you know
you can also connect to a projector to share your ideas with a group? See
monitor or projector on page 24
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Experience music the way the artist intended, with deep controlled base and clear, pure sound.
See
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Use the TouchPad and the new Windows 8 touch gestures for smooth control of images and
pages of text. See
Using TouchPad gestures on page 29
.
Best practices
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